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#21
Bugs! / Category associations not show...
Last post by Andrés Restrepo - 27.08.2026 23:27:52Hi Arno,
I found a reproducible issue in jDownloads 4.1.7 Stable when using multilingual categories.
Environment:
- Joomla 6.1.3
- jDownloads 4.1.7 Stable
- Administrator template: Atum
- Joomla multilingual associations enabled
Problem:
Category associations are correctly stored and work normally.
If I edit a category and open the Associations tab, the associated category in the other language is shown correctly.
However, in:
jDownloads → Categories
the "Associations" column remains empty.
For example:
Spanish category:
Extensiones Gratis → associated with English category "Free Extensions"
English category:
Free Extensions → associated with Spanish category "Extensiones Gratis"
The associations exist in the database and are correctly shown inside the category edit form, but they are not displayed in the Categories list.
I checked the source code in:
administrator/components/com_jdownloads/src/Model/CategoriesModel.php
The getAssoc() method contains:
$assoc = Associations::isEnabled();
if ($assoc)
{
\JLoader::register(
'JdownloadsAssociationsHelper',
JPATH_ADMINISTRATOR . '/components/com_jdownloads/src/Helper/associations.php'
);
$assoc = class_exists('JdownloadsAssociationsHelper');
}
But the actual helper class is namespaced:
JDownloads\Component\JDownloads\Administrator\Helper\JDownloadsAssociationsHelper
Therefore:
class_exists('JdownloadsAssociationsHelper')
can return false.
When that happens, getListQuery() does not add the association JOIN/count:
if ($assoc)
{
$query->select('COUNT(asso2.id)>1 as association')
->join('LEFT', '#__associations AS asso ON asso.id = a.id AND asso.context=' . $db->quote('com_jdownloads.category.item'))
->join('LEFT', '#__associations AS asso2 ON asso2.key = asso.key');
}
and the Categories layout never receives $item->association.
I confirmed this is only a display/listing problem. The category associations themselves are not lost or damaged.
As a test, I created an administrator template override for:
administrator/components/com_jdownloads/tmpl/categories/default.php
and queried the existing associations directly. The Associations column then displays correctly for all Spanish ↔ English category pairs.
So the problem appears to be in CategoriesModel::getAssoc(), not in the stored associations.
Regards,
Andrés
Alamarte Ingeniería
I found a reproducible issue in jDownloads 4.1.7 Stable when using multilingual categories.
Environment:
- Joomla 6.1.3
- jDownloads 4.1.7 Stable
- Administrator template: Atum
- Joomla multilingual associations enabled
Problem:
Category associations are correctly stored and work normally.
If I edit a category and open the Associations tab, the associated category in the other language is shown correctly.
However, in:
jDownloads → Categories
the "Associations" column remains empty.
For example:
Spanish category:
Extensiones Gratis → associated with English category "Free Extensions"
English category:
Free Extensions → associated with Spanish category "Extensiones Gratis"
The associations exist in the database and are correctly shown inside the category edit form, but they are not displayed in the Categories list.
I checked the source code in:
administrator/components/com_jdownloads/src/Model/CategoriesModel.php
The getAssoc() method contains:
$assoc = Associations::isEnabled();
if ($assoc)
{
\JLoader::register(
'JdownloadsAssociationsHelper',
JPATH_ADMINISTRATOR . '/components/com_jdownloads/src/Helper/associations.php'
);
$assoc = class_exists('JdownloadsAssociationsHelper');
}
But the actual helper class is namespaced:
JDownloads\Component\JDownloads\Administrator\Helper\JDownloadsAssociationsHelper
Therefore:
class_exists('JdownloadsAssociationsHelper')
can return false.
When that happens, getListQuery() does not add the association JOIN/count:
if ($assoc)
{
$query->select('COUNT(asso2.id)>1 as association')
->join('LEFT', '#__associations AS asso ON asso.id = a.id AND asso.context=' . $db->quote('com_jdownloads.category.item'))
->join('LEFT', '#__associations AS asso2 ON asso2.key = asso.key');
}
and the Categories layout never receives $item->association.
I confirmed this is only a display/listing problem. The category associations themselves are not lost or damaged.
As a test, I created an administrator template override for:
administrator/components/com_jdownloads/tmpl/categories/default.php
and queried the existing associations directly. The Associations column then displays correctly for all Spanish ↔ English category pairs.
So the problem appears to be in CategoriesModel::getAssoc(), not in the stored associations.
Regards,
Andrés
Alamarte Ingeniería
#22
General / Re: Malicious files being uplo...
Last post by ColinM - 27.08.2026 13:23:01Hi
Have you installed the Akeeba package 'Admin Tools' ? That package seems to cause a challenge/conflict with jDownloads!!
Colin
Have you installed the Akeeba package 'Admin Tools' ? That package seems to cause a challenge/conflict with jDownloads!!
Colin
#23
General / Malicious files being uploaded...
Last post by StevensonWay - 25.08.2026 23:55:39My web host (IONOS.co.uk) has alerted me to malicious files that have been found in the com_jdownloads/test_uploads folder. The web site is based on Joomla, is running the latest version and all passwords are complex. Currently IONOS have blocked ("parked") the web site (www.stevensonway.org.uk) and although I restored the last backup from a few days ago, the web site was blocked again after about 10 minutes.
I then tried to restore again but then ran into issues with Kickstart not being able to write to some files. I'm now stuck and I'm trying to find a way to find and delete these malicious files. So does anyone have any idea of how these files came to be in the /test_uploads folder? IONOS have very strict file checking and so I'm puzzled as to how this has come about.
I'd appreciate any ideas/help as being offline is not good!
Kind regards
Ian
I then tried to restore again but then ran into issues with Kickstart not being able to write to some files. I'm now stuck and I'm trying to find a way to find and delete these malicious files. So does anyone have any idea of how these files came to be in the /test_uploads folder? IONOS have very strict file checking and so I'm puzzled as to how this has come about.
I'd appreciate any ideas/help as being offline is not good!
Kind regards
Ian
#24
General / Re: Work good the last version...
Last post by Arno - 22.08.2026 13:57:33Hi Pedro,
Sorry, but that's not correct.
The current version 4.1.x is compatible with Joomla 5 and 6. This is also stated in the download description.
I haven't yet tested the latest update for Joomla 5 from 18 August. I'll do that later today, though.
I'll also look into the issue with the previous customisation. I'll get back to you.
QuoteMy question is, does JDownloads work correctly in Joomla 5.4.8? According to @Arno, the version for Joomla 6 is still in beta.
Sorry, but that's not correct.
The current version 4.1.x is compatible with Joomla 5 and 6. This is also stated in the download description.
I haven't yet tested the latest update for Joomla 5 from 18 August. I'll do that later today, though.
I'll also look into the issue with the previous customisation. I'll get back to you.
#25
Bugs! / Re: {cat_link} not substituted...
Last post by ColinM - 22.08.2026 13:31:48Hi
Could you also please test using 'Standard Subcategories Layout v3.9'
ColinM
Could you also please test using 'Standard Subcategories Layout v3.9'
ColinM
#26
General / Re: Work good the last version...
Last post by ArticosDesign - 20.08.2026 22:37:42Quote from: ColinM on 20.08.2026 21:25:52Hi
Probably better to update to Joomla 6.1.3, which is the current Joomla version.
If you are unsure of how to do this see article
Upgrading Joomla to Next Version -July 2026
https://www.jdownloads.net/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&layout=edit&id=322
ColinM
ColinM, thanks for the information, but updating Joomla to version 6 isn't the current problem.
My question is, does JDownloads work correctly in Joomla 5.4.8? According to @Arno, the version for Joomla 6 is still in beta.
Furthermore, I had already requested some additional features that were implemented in a previous version of JDownloads, and which worked perfectly. These features have been lost in the new updates, despite our agreement with @Arno to maintain them for future versions of JDownloads. They are currently unavailable. For example:
When you open a download link, wherever it is (for example, in the Latest Uploads sidebar or in a download list ...), it's very important that it always opens in a new browser window or tab (whether on a PC or mobile device). Many users, if they open these links or documents in the same window, don't realize they need to click the back arrow to continue where they were (I know it's difficult to understand, but that's how it works). Ideally, they should always open in a new window.
This way, if the user closes the window of the file they are viewing, they will always return to the original window without having to log in again to search for the file or document.
Best regards and thank you for your work.
Pedro
#27
General / Re:cron and special char
Last post by ColinM - 20.08.2026 21:25:52Hi
Probably better to update to Joomla 6.1.3, which is the current Joomla version.
If you are unsure of how to do this see article
Upgrading Joomla to Next Version -July 2026
https://www.jdownloads.net/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&layout=edit&id=322
ColinM
Probably better to update to Joomla 6.1.3, which is the current Joomla version.
If you are unsure of how to do this see article
Upgrading Joomla to Next Version -July 2026
https://www.jdownloads.net/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&layout=edit&id=322
ColinM
#28
General / Re: Issue with URL Structure i...
Last post by ColinM - 20.08.2026 21:16:08Hi
Did you create a 'List all Categories' menu item first?
The following article
First Time Installation - jDownloads 4 series -July 2026
https://www.jdownloads.net/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&layout=edit&id=267
explains that such a menu item is essential. Normally I make that menu item hidden.
ColinM
Did you create a 'List all Categories' menu item first?
The following article
First Time Installation - jDownloads 4 series -July 2026
https://www.jdownloads.net/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&layout=edit&id=267
explains that such a menu item is essential. Normally I make that menu item hidden.
ColinM
#29
General / Work good the last version in ...
Last post by ArticosDesign - 20.08.2026 16:08:17Hello,
Work good jDownloads 4.1.7 in joomla 5.7.8 ??
Can be update secure?
Regards.
Pedro
Work good jDownloads 4.1.7 in joomla 5.7.8 ??
Can be update secure?
Regards.
Pedro
#30
General / Issue with URL Structure in jD...
Last post by emelialucass - 20.08.2026 13:28:15Hi,
I've just set up jDownload and I'm facing an issue with the URL structure. I created a "Downloads" menu item and it directs me to /downloads.html, which is fine. However, when I created a new category with the alias "media-files," the URL generated is /downloads/category/5-media-files.html.
I expected it to be /downloads/media-files.html.
Strangely, the expected URL works if I type it directly. How can I remove "/category" and the "5-" from the URLs?
Thanks for your help!
I've just set up jDownload and I'm facing an issue with the URL structure. I created a "Downloads" menu item and it directs me to /downloads.html, which is fine. However, when I created a new category with the alias "media-files," the URL generated is /downloads/category/5-media-files.html.
I expected it to be /downloads/media-files.html.
Strangely, the expected URL works if I type it directly. How can I remove "/category" and the "5-" from the URLs?
Thanks for your help!